Here are top ten news articles:
- Title:S. to Boost Security, Economic Cooperation with Japan after LDP Win
Description: Following Japan’s recent parliamentary election where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party won decisively, Tokyo and Washington are expected to expand security and economic collaboration. U.S. officials see Japan’s strengthened government as a key partner for regional stability and cooperation amid China’s rising influence.
Link: https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2026020900883/
2- Title: Indian shares rise as foreign inflows show signs of revival after US trade deal
Description: Indian stock markets climbed as foreign portfolio investors returned, encouraged by renewed U.S.–India trade cooperation. Broader market sectors saw gains, reflecting improving investor confidence tied to expectations of increased economic engagement with the United States.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-stocks-set-higher-open-signs-revival-foreign-inflows-2026-02-10/
3-Title: US Ambassador: US does not intend to dismantle NATO, but to strengthen it
Description: The U.S. ambassador to NATO rebutted claims that the U.S. is undermining the alliance or the global order, saying that Washington’s objective is to make NATO stronger through balanced burden sharing and increased European defense contributions.
Link: https://indeksonline.net/en/ambasadori-amerikan-shba-nuk-synon-ta-shperbeje-nato-n-por-ta-forcoje-ate/
4-Title: Kremlin says no date yet for next round of Ukraine talks
Description: Russian officials said there’s no confirmed schedule yet for the next round of peace talks with Ukraine, even as diplomatic engagement continues amid efforts involving the U.S. and other partners to address the ongoing conflict.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/kremlin-says-no-date-yet-next-round-ukraine-talks-2026-02-10/
5-Title: Netanyahu wants Trump to demand more from Iran. The leaders will meet this week
Description: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rushing to Washington to push U.S. President Donald Trump to press Iran on broader issues, including ballistic missiles and support for militant groups, beyond nuclear negotiations — underscoring U.S.–Israel coordination on regional security.
Link: (link to article via The Times) https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/netanyahu-washington-visit-trumps-ear-g9sbcxdpb
6-Title: Iran says nuclear talks gauged ‘seriousness’ of U.S.
Description: Iran’s foreign ministry said recent nuclear discussions with the United States, mediated in Oman, were aimed at evaluating Washington’s commitment to diplomacy, and indicated sufficient mutual understanding to warrant further dialogue, even amid ongoing tensions.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/iran-says-nuclear-talks-gauged-seriousness-us-2026-02-10/
7-Title: US plans to cut $600 million in public health grants to Democratled states
Description: The U.S. government is preparing to reduce approximately $600 million in public health funding allocated to states led by Democratic governors, a move that mirrors ongoing budget negotiations and partisan policy shifts. (Link previously shared)
Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cut-600-million-public-health-grants-democratic-led-states-bloomberg-news-2026-02-10/
8-Title: Trump administration set to overturn key climate regulation
Description: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to repeal a landmark climate endangerment finding that underpins federal greenhouse gas regulation, marking a significant rollback of environmental policy. (Link previously shared)
Link: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-repeal-landmark-climate-finding-huge-regulatory-rollback-wsj-reports-2026-02-10/
9-Title: Macron warns of renewed friction with US, urges EU to use ‘Greenland moment’ to push reforms
Description: French President Emmanuel Macron cautioned that tensions with the U.S. may resurface and called on the European Union to pursue deeper reforms — including joint borrowing capacity — to boost economic resilience and geopolitical influence amid friction over trade and strategic issues.
Link: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/time-eu-launch-joint-borrowing-challenge-us-dollar-says-macron-2026-02-10/
10- Trump threatens to block opening of bridge between U.S. and Canada
Description: As the Gordie Howe bridge neared its completion, Trump, in his latest salvo against Canada, suggested he would “not allow” it to open, saying Canada had treated the U.S. “very unfairly.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/02/10/trump-us-canada-michigan-ontario-bridge/